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fandomhigh2007-10-26 09:40 am
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Debating, Friday October 26
Chuck walked into the classroom, looking a little chipper. He set down his briefcase and looked at the students.
“Now, I imagine some of you are wondering why we didn’t have class last week. Well, there’s a very good reason, and I know you’ll agree with me when I tell you.” He raised his hand, ready to accentuate whatever he said with hand motions.
But Chuck put the hand down, and concluded: “I didn’t feel like teaching.” He went to the board. “That leads us to our topic of the day. Excuses, or “Covering your ass.”
Even the most skilled debater can sometimes slip up. In true battles, there are always casualties. This means that your pride will sometimes take severe blows. But just like in real war, you get everyone back if you win, so it won’t matter in the end at all.”
Today’s practical lesson will be practice for excuses. Fight with the techniques you’ve been using so far, and besmirch the name of your opponent. When something hits you hard, then cover your ass with a quick excuse. Make it creative, make it strong, make it work. Go!”
[OOC: Classwill be up asap! is ready!]
“Now, I imagine some of you are wondering why we didn’t have class last week. Well, there’s a very good reason, and I know you’ll agree with me when I tell you.” He raised his hand, ready to accentuate whatever he said with hand motions.
But Chuck put the hand down, and concluded: “I didn’t feel like teaching.” He went to the board. “That leads us to our topic of the day. Excuses, or “Covering your ass.”
Even the most skilled debater can sometimes slip up. In true battles, there are always casualties. This means that your pride will sometimes take severe blows. But just like in real war, you get everyone back if you win, so it won’t matter in the end at all.”
Today’s practical lesson will be practice for excuses. Fight with the techniques you’ve been using so far, and besmirch the name of your opponent. When something hits you hard, then cover your ass with a quick excuse. Make it creative, make it strong, make it work. Go!”
[OOC: Class
Re: Defend yourself!
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"Not at all. If ever your life depended on a quick escape, in the case of sweaty feet, you might just pull off your shoes and let the smell scare away whoever threatens you."
Valentine leaned forward and eyed her suspiciously.
"Unless you have something against people with sweaty feet. In which case, not only are you using mismatched socks as a weak excuse, but you're also rather rude."
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"But I don't have sweaty feet therefore couldn't scare anyone away. I could, however, slide down the floor in a hurry if I was wearing socks and it was a non-carpeted floor."
She pursed her lips. "I'm not rude. Sweaty feet stink. Do you have sweaty feet? Is that why you're calling me rude? Hmmph."
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Valentine was secretly pleased that he could beat anyone in the school in a staring contest.
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